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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.84 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.84 and 146.39 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.84 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.84 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.84 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 85,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,612.17/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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